Solitaire Master vs Solitaire Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solitaire Master
Enjoy a vast collection of over 130 solitaire games with stunning graphics and animations. Play classic favorites like Klondike, Freecell, and Spider, or explore new challenges. Unlock all content for free by earning rewards, or opt for an ad-free experience through in-app purchases.
- Over 130 solitaire games
- Classic Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Pyramid
- Detailed game instructions
- Customizable backgrounds and decks
- Offline play
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Unlock content with rewards
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Discover 150+ solitaire games in one complete collection. Play the solitaire classics you know and love — including Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Yukon — and discover dozens of challenging and lesser-known card games. Solitaire Master brings together 150+ solitaire games, from timeless classics to unusual variations such as Forty Thieves, Scorpion, Golf, Monte Carlo, Scoundrel, Sawayama, Baker's Dozen, Accordion, Canfield and many more. Whether you want a quick relaxing game, a challenging solitaire that requires strategy, or simply want to discover new ways to play cards, there is always another game to try. DAILY SOLITAIRE CHALLENGES Take on a new challenge every day with popular games such as Klondike, Klondike by Threes, Yukon, FreeCell and Spider. Complete the daily challenges and test your solitaire skills throughout the month. WINNABLE OR RANDOM GAMES Choose how you want to play. Try a random deal for the traditional solitaire experience or choose a winnable game when you want a deal that can be solved. 150+ SOLITAIRE GAMES Enjoy classics such as Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Yukon, along with dozens of other games including Forty Thieves, Scorpion, Golf, Monte Carlo, Scoundrel, Sawayama, Baker's Dozen, Accordion, Canfield and many more. MAKE EVERY GAME YOUR OWN Customize your solitaire experience with different card decks, card backs, backgrounds and game layouts. Adjust card sizes, margins and other options to make each game comfortable to play on your device. Play in portrait or landscape mode on iPhone or iPad, with layouts designed to make the best use of every screen size. LEARN NEW SOLITAIRE GAMES Every solitaire includes detailed rules and instructions, making it easy to discover games you have never played before. Hints are also available whenever you need a little help. MORE FEATURES • Daily Challenges • Winnable and random games • Detailed statistics for every game • Achievements • Hints • Undo and redo • Save and restore games • Multiple layouts for every solitaire • Customizable cards and backgrounds • Portrait and landscape modes • Victory animations, relaxing sound effects and subtle haptic feedback • Filters to find games by difficulty, duration and other characteristics • Play offline Solitaire Master is made for both casual players who enjoy a classic game of Klondike and solitaire enthusiasts looking for challenging and unusual card games. Start with a classic, discover something new and find your next favorite solitaire.
Solitaire Coach
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Solitaire Coach brings a polished Klondike table and clear next-move guidance to iPhone and iPad. PLAY FOR FREE • Deal unlimited draw-one Klondike games • Move cards with taps and natural drag gestures • Double-tap a card to send it to its foundation • Undo moves or start a fresh deal at any time UNDERSTAND THE NEXT MOVE • Ask the coach for the best available move • See the exact card and destination highlighted on the board • Read a concise explanation and alternative • Play the suggested move with one tap PREMIUM Premium Annual unlocks unlimited camera and photo board scans, position review and correction, and move coaching for physical games. The Solitaire Simulator remains fully usable without a subscription. Premium Annual renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices may vary by region. Manage or cancel the subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Coach at none against Solitaire Master's shown. Solitaire Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Solitaire Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Coach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Solitaire Master ships an update every 6 weeks, Solitaire Coach every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solitaire Master | Solitaire Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (123 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ruben Reboredo | Aziz Saba |
Bugs and requests
Solitaire Master
Reported bugs
6 issues- "Start Engine" ad requires device restart
- Ads redirect to browser
- UI intrudes with Siri button on iPhone 15
- Hint and undo buttons are small and close to the bottom
- Non-functional "skip video" buttons during ads
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- "Alternations" game is extremely difficult to win
Requested features
11 requests- Decrease ad frequency and length
- Add rules or tutorials for various games
- Implement dark mode
- Add numbered deals, especially for Freecell
- Allow choosing specific decks per game
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- Add more win animations
- Improve UI on newer phones
- Increase scale of UI buttons
- Add a "no moves left" warning
- Consider adding dark card faces or custom graphics
- Adjust "Alternations" game for better winnability
Solitaire Coach
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Solitaire Master
- Graphic Pack$0.99
- Solitaire Pack 01$0.99
- Solitaire Pack 03$0.99
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- Solitaire Pack 02$0.99
- 500 Jokers$0.99
- 1250 Jokers$1.99
- 2500 Jokers$2.99
- All Solitaires$2.99
- From "ad-free" to Premium$3.99
- Remove advertising$4.99
- Solitaire Master Premium$7.99
Solitaire Coach
- Solitaire Coach Premium$6.991 Year
Questions
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